SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps
and the spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bores.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
WARNING!
To prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-gine over.
[EWA10951]
4. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than
30 °C (90 °F)]. For more informa-
tion on storing the battery, see
page 6-27.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/GPR-100F
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT011F
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60R15 M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/GPR-100L
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT012R
Loading:
Maximum load:
XP500 194 kg (428 lb)
XP500A 190 kg (419 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Loading condition:
XP500 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
XP500A 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm
2
, 41 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT5.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
SwingarmSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
116.0 mm (4.57 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.6 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×× × ×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55 W
×
1
Headlight:
12 V, 55 W
×
1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W
×
1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
LED
INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................. 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) .......... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ................... 5-2
Air filter element, replacing ...................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ........................ 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................... 6-34
B
Battery ..................................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 6-23
Brake lever, front ..................................... 3-13
Brake lever, rear ...................................... 3-13
Brake levers, lubricating .......................... 6-25
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Care ........................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ....................................... 6-25
Chain drive oil .......................................... 6-14
Coolant .................................................... 6-15
Coolant temperature gauge ....................... 3-6
D
Dimmer switch ......................................... 3-12
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed ................................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-11
Engine stop switch................................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ................................................ 6-21Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-22
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel gauge ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-16
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-29
H
Handlebar switches ................................. 3-11
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch.............................................. 3-12
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Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-24
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
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License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing................. 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-12
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-14
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-21
Rear view mirrors .................................... 3-22
Rider backrest, adjusting ........................ 3-19
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat......................................................... 3-19
Shock absorber assembly....................... 3-23
Sidestand ................................................ 3-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-5
Starting off................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-12
Steering, checking .................................. 6-27
Storage ..................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments............................ 3-21
T
Tail/brake light......................................... 6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-18
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit ...................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting charts ........................... 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing.... 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-12